The works of this award-winning poet and novelist are rich with the language and influences of two cultures: those of the Dominican Republic of her childhood and the America of her youth and adulthood. They have shaped her writing just as they have shaped her life. In these seventy-five autobiographical poems, Alvarez s clear voice sings out in every line. Here, in the middle of her life, she looks back as a way of understanding and celebrating the woman she has become."
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The works of this award-winning poet and novelist are rich with the language and influences of two cultures: those of the Dominican Republic of her childhood and the America of her youth and adulthood. They have shaped her writing just as they have shaped her life. In these seventy-five autobiographical poems, Alvarez s clear voice sings out in every line. Here, in the middle of her life, she looks back as a way of understanding and celebrating the woman she has become."
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Very Good. Size: 86x14x132; First edition. First printing. Full number line. Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good price clipped dust jacket. Free of any markings and no writings inside. Clear text. For any additional information or pictures, please inquire.
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Like New. Size: 85x11x131; FIRST EDITION. Title has no shelf wear visible, binding is tight, and all pages crisp, clean. 100% of proceeds go towards promoting literacy in under-served areas of the world! Book does not contain any access codes or supplemental materials.
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Fine; Collectible. Algonquin Books, 2004, First printing of first edition. Gift inscription, otherwise in perfect condition. Mylar covered jacket. Fast shipping.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. Signed by Author(s) Bright, tight copy signed on title page by author. DJ w/ vivid colors, minimal rubbing, no tears, price not clipped. Boards bright, firmly bound with gilt lettering; slight dusting on text box edge. Pages within are clean and bright.
